Geographic position of Lugano
Lugano is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.0101° N, 8.9600° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,122 km (3,183 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,897 km (3,043 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,141 km (9,408 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 693 km (431 mi) east
Lugano lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Lugano
With a population of 63,185, Lugano ranks as the 9th most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lugano
Lugano Airport (LUG / LSZA) is a regional airport serving Lugano directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Lugano
Lugano uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zurich. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Lugano
Business hours in Lugano (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Lugano
Compare time in Lugano with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lugano in?
Lugano follows the Europe/Zurich time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Lugano at UTC+2.
What time is it in Lugano right now?
The current local time in Lugano is 19:20:28 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lugano observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lugano is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Lugano?
Lugano is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lugano?
Lugano Airport (LUG) is the airport serving Lugano. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:28.
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